About This Sermon
Jarrett Stephens teaches on the two ordinances of the church: water baptism and the Lord's Supper. He explains that these are pictures of the gospel that Jesus commanded His church to practice until He returns, which is why he calls the message "To Be Continued."
For baptism, Jarrett covers four areas: the meaning (a believer's public identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection), the mandate (Jesus commanded it in the Great Commission), the method (immersion, because the Greek word means to plunge under), and the moment (as soon as you believe). For the Lord's Supper, he emphasizes it as a memorial meal where Jesus gave new meaning to Passover, showing Himself as the true Passover Lamb. He calls believers to examine themselves and approach the table with sacredness and sobriety.
Scripture: Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27; Matthew 28:18-19; Acts 2:41; Acts 8:12; Acts 8:35-38; Acts 10:46-48
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward reality, not a means of salvation.
- Jesus commanded both baptism and the Lord's Supper for His church to continue practicing.
- The New Testament pattern is clear: believe first, then be baptized by immersion.
- Jesus is the one true Passover Lamb, and the Lord's Supper remembers His body and blood.
- We should examine ourselves and repent of sin before taking the Lord's Supper.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does Romans 6:3-4 teach us about what baptism represents?
- Why does it matter that baptism comes after faith, not before or instead of it?
- If you have been baptized, what did that public step of obedience mean to you?
- What does it mean to take the Lord's Supper in a worthy manner?
- How can remembering Christ as the Passover Lamb deepen your gratitude for salvation?
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